Thomas Olson Email & Phone Number

Tom is the founding partner of OLSON CONSTRUCTION LAW, During his 30+ years as a legal counselor, Tom’s vision, commitment and energy have provided important leadership both to his firm and to his clients.Tom serves as a mentor to both contractors and attorneys. Contractors seek counsel from Tom for his sharp understanding of construction issues, and for his genuine commitment to their business and personal success. Attorneys seek Tom’s counsel to learn from his keen legal mind and his pragmatic approach to solving “legal” problems. Everybody who knows Tom counts on his honesty and his integrity in everything he does.

Listed skills include Construction Law, Contract Negotiation, Contractors, Public Speaking, and 10 others.

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  Construction Attorney And Consultant

  Olson Construction Law, P.C.

  Jan 1993 - Present - Lakeville, Minnesota, United States

  *Knowledge of Construction: Tom has advised contractors and sureties in construction for over twenty-five years on issues spanning most areas of underground, highway and vertical construction.*Proactive Solutions: Tom regularly assists public contractors to secure extra payment and time extensions on city, county, state and federal projects through cooperation, not confrontation.*Technical Knowledge: Clients use Tom’s understanding of construction for more than legal advice. For example, Tom has assisted clients prepare, revise and update construction schedules (both CPM and bar chart).*Trial Experience: Tom has trial experience before arbitration panels, state and federal courts, and federal contracting boards.*Appellate Experience: Tom has argued appeals before the multiple state and federal appellate courts.*Lien and Bond: Tom prepared an analysis of lien and bond laws for every state within the United States.*DOT Specifications: Tom prepared an analysis of DOT specifications for every state within the United States. Tom regularly assists contractors, lawyers, engineers and public owners interpret DOT specifications. Furthermore, Tom continues to consult with construction associations, DOTs and federal highway representatives regarding better ways to prepare DOT specifications to avoid future disputes.*Effective: Tom has successfully challenged the assessment of liquidated damages for many clients.